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organizations in the development and implementation of HIPAA information systems standards. The Washington Publishing Company (WPC) manages and distributes HIPAA's Electronic Data
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HIPAA definitions of standards, resolution of implementation issues and development and delivery of education and training programs. The American National Standards Institute Accredited Standards Committee (ANSI ASC) X12 develops
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about the X12 committee. American Medical Society promotes professionalism in medicine and setting standards for medical education,
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